Decision Memo Completed

Shirley Ridge Prescribed Burn

Mark Twain National Forest Washington, Missouri Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District

Prescribed burn treatment of approximately 4,021 acres of National Forest System lands to restore open woodland, closed woodland, and igneous glade natural communities and to reduce hazardous fuels build-up.

Location

Project area is in Washington County, Missouri.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/23/2007
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Shirley Ridge Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2011
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsPotosi / Fredericktown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT38N, R1W, Sections 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T38N, R2W, Sections 24, 25; T37N, R1W, Sections 3, 4, 5, 9
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)